Mellifluous: sweet, musical, or pleasant to the ears.
How wonderful it is that not only the meaning of this word is pleasant, but that the word itself is a pleasant package of syllables that roll off the tongue. This word can be used to describe melodies, a person's voice, or to describe the way words or sentences sound. I think that the word itself is quite mellifluous.
Here is an example of how to use it:
As the symphony reached its conclusion, she became overwhelmed with emotions drawn out by the ominous bassoon, the sighing violins, and the fluttering harp. Each note from each instrument married with the others into a mellifluous union that beckoned a single tear from her eye.
I'll take my chances by guessing this word's ideal first date is an opera or musical, rather than a hip-hop concert or rave. Buy it a nice evening gown and perhaps some satin gloves, and make sure to behave like a perfect gentleman when you take it out. Because, let's be honest; she's too beautiful not to deserve that.
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